As it was said earlier, no one should use the "N" word. It is a slanderous term, and even though it is often used by the African American community, it still isn't right...
To answer one of the questions: No, I think that anyone that isn't African American should not use this term. How would a Caucasian feel if we walked around saying "cracker"? A Hispanic feel if we said "wetbacks"? These terms are degrading and slanderous, and they should not be used-PERIOD.
Now, if she used this term when explaining the incident to school officials/parents, that is one thing (used as a direct quote), but to call a student the "N" word (and the child is only in the 4th/5th grade; I feel there is NO EXCUSE.
I think that the teacher should be placed on suspension...this definitely should be written up on her files, because if this term was used DIRECTLY to the children, then that can be viewed as her being racist.
How did the parents of the children feel about her and the situation??
Classy_Diva5
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